The original Portland railroad station, mentioned in many Kelland books and magazine stories. His last glimpse of "the Golden Age", as he left Portland at the age of ten, to move to Detroit, "so he could have advantages".
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Does anyone know where I can find Kelland's "Declaration of Principles" written in 1950? Any help would be awesome. Thanks.

Franciene said:March 21, 2010 9:00 pm PST

Does anyone have any info regarding CBK's time in Phoenix, Arizona? I have been told I bought the home which was his winter residence - maybe in 1930-1950.

Bill Henry said:February 9, 2010 6:19 am PST

Does anyone know how I can get a copy of "The Opera Hat" or of any link so that I could read it online?
Thanks

Jeff Grajek said:June 30, 2009 10:21 am PST

Great site. I love reading about writers, authors and people of this time period who made a difference.

Ray Trumpower said:June 7, 2009 5:59 pm PST

I am interested in Kellands influences pertaining to "Cats paw" It seems to be a deviation from his other work.

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